#NewEDSA: Online rage over new Tuguegarao traffic scheme

TUGUEGARAO CITY, Philippines- Commuters and motorists in this city took to social media their frustrations over the newly implemented “experimental” traffic scheme on Thursday, December 15.

The city government of Tuguegarao on Thursday started implementing the new traffic scheme, with hopes to lessen the traffic woes of the residents.

There were major changes in the traffic flow, no parking regulations, parking spaces, unloading and loading areas and truck and van vehicle ban in major roads.

But some said the new scheme made the traffic worse, with some even describing the city metro roads as “new EDSA.”

Students and employees said it took them almost two times than usual to travel to school and work. Tricycle drivers are reportedly refusing to get passengers due to the new 0ne-way roads, resulting to longer routes.

“I think the experiment is not working at all… Heavy traffic is experienced which make us students the tendency to be late in our class. Make another alternatives and plan it well. It is arduous for us to find tricycle/vehicle going to our school. Please change ur plan as soon as possible. Thanks,” Paulo Cacatian said.

Several commenters also called out the traffic enforcers to strictly enforce the no parking regulations.